生硬

HSK 7-9

shēngyìng

stiff; unnatural (language; gesture); hard to touch

harsh

这块木头生硬。

zhè kuài mù tóu shēngyìng.

This piece of wood is hard

他的态度很生硬，让人不舒服。

tā de dùtuō hěn shēngyìng, ràng rén bù suǒcái.

His attitude was harsh, making people uncomfortable